On Saturday, July 29, a march and rally in opposition to a neo-Nazi gathering, organised by the Campaign Against Racism and Fascism, was held in Sunshine West. Assembling outside a local supermarket in the early afternoon, the rally marched to Continue reading

The use of military grade spyware by Australian government departments means our most personal data stored on our mobile phones from financial details, contacts, and private photos, to an archive of messages and movements is no longer secret.

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The CSIRO is holding a free, ten-week online program open to small to medium enterprises currently working in the plastics or recycling industry, or looking to offer new technology or solutions relating to waste management.

CSIRO conducts award-winning plastics research in both marine and terrestrial environments, pioneering the recycling industry by optimizing recycling technologies and systems in Australia and beyond with their Ending Plastic Waste Mission.

Together with the government and industry, CSIRO plans to reduce plastic waste by 80 per cent by 2030. Currently, only 12.4 per cent of plastic waste is recycled in Australia, out of more than one million tonnes of plastic waste produced annually.

145,000 tons of plastic

About 145,000 tons of plastic finds its way into our environment each year, which has a devastating effect on our local wildlife and ecosystems.

The solution lies in collaboration between researchers and enterprises to provide innovation and technologies in plastic sectors worldwide.

Commencing on 7 September, CSIROs free program will help assess the viability of your innovation, as well as make informed business decisions as to whether the Research and Design course is right for you.

Limited spots remain, and registrations close on 14 August. To register, go to https://www.csiro.au/innovateplasticwaste.

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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2023/07/29/rishi-sunak-on-motorists-side-review-anti-car-policies/ I am on motorists side, says Sunak as he orders review of anti-car schemes Prime Minister tells The Telegraph that vast majority of people are dependent on their cars 29 July 2023 9:00pm Rishi Sunak said he was supporting people to use their cars to do all the...

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American military analysts are to be sent to work at the Defence Intelligence Organisation (DIO) in Canberra under the guise of establishing a Combined Intelligence Centre  Australia.  The move sold as a means to strengthen cooperation.

This assumes an equal relationship between two partners. The reality though, is that policy is directed from Washington, and this means the nature of the partnership is that Washington calls the shots. American spies will be embedded in the Defence Department, which gives them access to all part of the military and government policy. Allowing any of this is an outrage.

Every one of us should be angry about the eagerness of the political elite of this country, Whether Coalition or Labor, to sell out the nation and to a foreign power and putting all Australian citizens. at risk.

The decision to combine the intelligence organisations of the two countries was formally agreed to at the AUSMIN talks last Saturday. It means that Australias intelligence services will become more thoroughly integrated into and under the command of the Intelligence organisations of the United States.

Photo from the Australian Defence Force: Defence Minister Richard Marles (left) with his US counterpart Lloyd Austin

Supporting this assessment is the refusal of the Australian government to tell the public what this so-called cooperation will be working on? But analysts form both countries say this is likely to be connected to the tilt against China and used in the South China Sea region and more. It will be used as a proxy for targeting Pacific Island nations, and our bigger neighbours, most who which are seeking to gain greater independence.

Defence Minister Richard Marles made the announcement of the new intelligence centre after taking US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin to Townsville to meet military personnel taking part in the Talisman Sabre militar...

What a beautiful and fitting gesture Very Rare the Kings Guards move position for almost anybody! , The young Guard Spotted A Veteran and his Wife and moved in closer for their photograph. God bless all in service , past and present, without their sacrifice we would be truly...

Yesterday was the launch of the 2023 National Missing Persons Week, which concludes on Saturday. This year the Can you solve this case? campaign is focused on eight cases involving unidentified human remains.

While forensic experts continue to examine the remains, police hope the public can piece together other clues that could help match them with one of the more than 2500 long-term missing persons cases on file in Australia.

The AFPs National Missing Persons Coordination Centre, working with state and territory law enforcement agencies, has created an online investigative board to provide amateur sleuths with a detailed detectives overview of the cases.

Vital clues such as clothing and objects found at the scene of the human remains and craniofacial reconstructions can be viewed in 3D animation.

Cutting-edge technology

The craniofacial reconstruction highlights how the AFP uses cutting-edge technology to continue investigating old cases.

As part of its National DNA Program for Unidentified and Missing Persons (Program) capabilities, AFP forensic specialists are able to use new tools to estimate an unidentified individuals year of birth and death, ancestral origin, hair and eye colour, facial appearance and genetic relatives.

The reconstruction used this year is from remains found in the Northern Territory with foren...

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Following Fridays announcement that Victoria will ban gas connection to new homes from January 1, 2024,  the Nature Conservation Council of New South Wales (NCC), is urging NSW to follow their lead.  

The NCC says the move will save consumers money, replace gas with more efficient alternatives, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

NCC CEO, Jacqui Mumford, said the Victorian government has signalled with this decision that there is no place for gas in a clean energy future and NSW should follow their lead.

A gas substitution roadmap

NSW Labor committed to...

Israels protest leaders are strengthening an ethnocratic identity that lacks all consistency with their democratic mission. But an alternative exists.

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Gathered for their biennial General Assembly in Louisville, Kentucky, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the U.S. and Canada overwhelmingly adopted a resolution affirming many of the laws, policies and practices of the State of Israel meet the definition of apartheid as defined in international law.

Oh, this is odious yet delicious.

In 2022, Irans morality police (who could give the Shahs SAVAK a run for their money in the brutality olympics) arrested and murdered Mahsa Amini, a 22 year old Kurdish woman, for how she covered (or didnt cover) her hair.  Her murder led to nearly a year of protests in Iran that still continue.  Just yesterday, the Iranian regime arrested Behrooz Behzadi, editor-in-chief of Etemad, for factually reporting on the censorship of journalists, artists and others during the protests.

The head of the morality police is Reza Tsaghati, a strict hardliner.  Well, if by hardliner youre referring to his penetration.

On Wednesday, a video was posted to Telegram showing a man, reported to be Tsaghati, engaging in sexual acts with another man.  The Iranian regime has temporarily suspended him from his position.

If this turns out to be true, were in for some interesting events.  In the past, the regime has given its hypocritical and patriarchal religious leaders a slap on the wrist for things they do.  Iran is a fascist theist state which murders (executes) LGBTQIA people for consensual sex acts.  Will they protect one of their own (likely only persecuting the partner in the video), or enact justice the way they would against powerless citizens?

From QNews Australia, an LGBTQIA site:

Iran suspends morality enforcer over gay sex vid

The Iranian regime suspended senior morality enforcer Reza Tsaghati over a gay sex vid on Wednesday.

Reza Tsaghati was the head of culture and Islamic guidance in Gilan province. He previously founded a cultural centre focused on piety and the hijab. As Gilan provinces chief morality enforcer, he was known for his strict enforcement of mandatory hijab-wearing by women.

Iranian hardliners are still trying to make up ground over missteps following the death of Mahsa Amini last year. The young Kurdish woman died in police custody. She endured a severe beating by Guidance Patrol officers who arrested her for wearing her hijab improperly.

Mahsa Aminis death triggered ongoing nationwide protests.

The gay sex vid posted to a Telegram channel allegedly shows Reza Tsaghati having sex with a young man.

The authenticity of the gay sex vid remains unverified with neither man positively iden...

It was there for all to see.  Embarrassing, cloying, and bound make you cough up the remnants of your summit lunch, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III stopped by one of the vassal states to make sure that the meal and military service was orderly, the troops well behaved, and the weapons working as they should.  On the occasion of 2023 AUSMIN meetings, the questions asked were mild and generally unprovocative; answers were naturally tailored.

Seeing that Australia is now rapidly moving into the US orbit of client status its minerals will be designated a US domestic resource in due course and given that its land, sea and air are to be more available than ever for the US armed forces, nuclear and conventional, nothing will interrupt this inexorable extinguishing of sovereignty.

One vestige of Australian sovereignty might have evinced itself, notably in how Canberra might push for the release, or at the very least better terms, for the Australian national and founder of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange.  The publisher faces 18 counts, all but one of them pertaining to the Espionage Act of 1917, an archaic, wartime act with a dark record of punishing free speech and contrarians.  The Albanese government, eschewing the hailer approach in favour of quiet diplomacy and not offending Washington, has conspicuously failed to make any impression.

In April, an open letter to the US Attorney General, Merrick Garland, featuring 48 Australian MPs and Senators, including 13 from the governing Labor Party, argued that the Assange prosecution would set a dangerous precedent for all global citizens, journalists, publishers, media organizations and the freedom of the press.  It would also be needlessly damaging for the US as a world leader on freedom of expression and the rule of law.

Despite such concerns bubbling away in Parliament, Australias Foreign Minister Penny Wong was in no danger of upsetting their guests.  [W]e have made clear our view that Mr Assanges case has dragged for too long, and our desire it be brought to a conclusion, and weve said that publicly and you would anticipate that that reflects also the positive we articulate in private.  But, as ever, there are limits until Mr. Assanges legal processes have concluded.  The assumption, laid bare, is that Australia will only push for terms once the US secures its treasured quarry.

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Russia is always ready for any scenario, President Vladimir Putin told journalists on Saturday, commenting on a potential direct confrontation between the Russian and NATO militaries. The president was answering a question about recent near-collisions involving Russian and American aircraft in Syria.

No one wants that, the president added, pointing to the existing conflict-prevention lines that allow Russian and US officers to talk directly about any crisis situation. That fact that these lines still work shows that no side is interested in a conflict, he added. If someone wants it and thats not us then were ready, Putin added.

The Russian military has reported a total of 23 dangerous incidents involving Russian aircraft and those of the US-led coalition since early 2023, said Admiral Oleg Gurinov, the head of the Russian Reconciliation Center for Syria. Most incidents took place in July, he added.

In 11 cases the Russian pilots recorded being targeted with Western aircraft-targeting systems. Such actions on the part of the US-led coalition led to the automatic engagement of onboard defense systems, which saw Russian aircraft releasing decoy flares, the admiral told journalists.

Moscow has also repeatedly warned Washington and its allies about the risks of a potential direct conflict between Russia and NATO, particularly amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Continued Western arms supplies to Kiev only extend the hostilities and make its Western backers engage in the conflict even deeper, Russia said.

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Kit Knightly Off-Guardian July 27, 2023

Last week it was reported that the Australian state of Victoria may be considering permanent facemask mandates to achieve zero-Covid.

Now, we dont need to get into the personal liberty implications of such a law, or  the near-infinite supply of evidence that masks dont work to prevent the transmission of respiratory disease.

They dont work, they never worked. Mandating them was a political move designed to make the fake Covid pandemic appear real, and their continued use is a symptom of brainwashing or a by-product of chronic virtue signaling.

The mask debate, such as it was, is over.

No, the only aspect of this development worth talking about is the evidence used to support the position and trust me, the quotes are entirely justified.

The study which claims to demonstrate the benefits of permanent masking was published in the Medical Journal of Australia last week and titled Consistent mask use and SARSCoV2 epidemiology: a simulation modelling study.

Simulation modelling study is very much the key phrase there. For those who dont know,  simulation modelling studies involve feeding data into a computer programme, then asking it to form conclusions.

Clearly, they are only as reliable and useful as the data you use. In fact, you can very easily make them produce any result you want by feeding in  the right (bad) data.

In this particular modelling study they started out by telling the computer that cloth masks reduce transmission by 53% and respirators reduced it by 80%:

Odds ratios for the relative risk of infection for people exposed to an infected person (wearing a mask v not wearing a mask) were set at 0.47 for cloth and surgical masks and 0.20 for respirators

Essentially, they told their computer that masks prevent diseaseand then said ok, computer, since you now know masks prevent disease   what would happen if everybody wore them all the time?

The computer then told them obviously   that nobody would get sick.

Because they made it logically impossible for it to say anything else.

But theres a bit more to it.

The next layer of interest is where they got their input data from.

After all there have been dozens of studies done on masks over the years, 98% of which say masks dont w...

The mining industry, hated and vilified by Labor and the mad left, is bailing out Therapeutic Albo and Chalmers and their appalling budget situation. An extra 20 billion in unexpected taxes - thanks mostly to WAs iron ore exports and huge demand for NSW and Queensland coal. Labor calls it...

Michael Saylor, Layah Heilpern and Girl Gone Crypto were among those in the crypto community that took an interest in what Australian actress Margot Robbie had to say about Bitcoin.

The coder-favorite Q&A site will let AI answer common questions, letting its experts focus on the hard problems.

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The Voice to Parliament is not about race, its about equity. Its not racially divisive, but it is divisive, and justifiably so. And although the referendum singles out Indigenous Australians, it is not predicated on race a lawyerly point to be examined further, writes DJ Wexler.

Division is not inherently a bad thing. We divide schools into different year levels. Sports clubs are assorted into separate mens and womens streams and are further splintered into leagues of skill and ability. By extension, are womens domestic abuse hotlines sexist? Is the disability support pension ableist? No. They are government programs addressing the unique challenges faced by vulnerable members of society. Unique problems are treated uniquely. The division the Voice makes is analogical but in a significantly, assiduously constructed, and expanded fashion.

It begs the question, what do we mean by Indigenous Australian if it is not based on race? And how can we justify their unique treatment?

Firstly, we need reminding that the Voice has been worked on and picked over by constitutional lawyers, politicians, and Indigenous representatives from across the country since 2015. And more recently, the Joint Select Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Referendum addressed questions opponents of the Voice frequently and disingenuously exploit to sow seeds of uncertainty in an impressionable public.

During the committee hearing, Professor Anne Twomey points out a lawyerly, but clear, distinction. The referendum does not refer to Aboriginal and Indigenous Australians by race, it refers to them by reference to their being Australias first peoples, which is made clear at the start of the referendum question: A Proposed Law to recognise the First Peoples of Australia, and in the proposed law itself: In recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia.

Anne Twomey continued: The provision is there simply because of the status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australias first peoples with the consequences [being their]important role in Australia...

By Kit Knightly | OffGuardian | July 27, 2023

Last week it was reported that the Australian state of Victoria may be considering permanent facemask mandates to achieve zero-Covid.

Now, we dont need to get into the personal liberty implications of such a law, or  the near-infinite supply of evidence that masks dont work to prevent the transmission of respiratory disease.

They dont work, they never worked. Mandating them was a political move designed to make the fake Covid pandemic appear real, and their continued use is a symptom of brainwashing or a by-product of chronic virtue signaling.

The mask debate, such as it was, is over.

No, the only aspect of this development worth talking about is the evidence used to support the position and trust me, the quotes are entirely justified.

The study which claims to demonstrate the benefits of permanent masking was published in the Medical Journal of Australia last week and titled Consistent mask use and SARSCoV2 epidemiology: a simulation modelling study.

Simulation modelling study is very much the key phrase there. For those who dont know,  simulation modelling studies involve feeding data into a computer programme, then asking it to form conclusions.

Clearly, they are only as reliable and useful as the data you use. In fact, you can very easily make them produce any result you want by feeding in  the right (bad) data.

In this particular modelling study they started out by telling the computer that cloth masks reduce transmission by 53% and respirators reduced it by 80%:

Odds ratios for the relative risk of infection for people exposed to an infected person (wearing a mask v not wearing a mask) were set at 0.47 for cloth and surgical masks and 0.20 for respirators

Essentially, they told their computer that masks prevent disease and then said ok, computer, since you now know masks prevent disease   what would happen if everybody wore them all the time?

The computer then told them obviously   that nobody would get sick.

Because they made it logically impossible for it to say any...

Social media has become an integral part of our lives, providing a platform for sharing experiences and staying connected with friends and family. However, it can also be a window into someones emotional state, including their marital happiness. While social media is not a definitive tool to gauge someones emotions accurately, certain habits and patterns may suggest underlying issues in a marriage. In this article, well explore ten social media habits that could potentially indicate a husbands unhappiness in his marriage. Remember, its crucial not to jump to conclusions solely based on social media, as open communication and understanding are key to addressing any marital concerns.

Decreased Frequency of Couple Photos

If a husband was once enthusiastic about posting pictures with his spouse but has now stopped, it might be a sign of underlying dissatisfaction in the relationship. Fewer couple photos could imply a lack of interest or emotional distance between the partners.

Absence of Expressions of Love

A husband who used to publicly express affection and love for his spouse on social media but has stopped doing so might be experiencing emotional turmoil in the marriage. A decline in sweet messages and romantic gestures could indicate unresolved issues.

Constantly Liking Other Womens Photos

Its perfectly normal to look at other people when youre married but if your husband is always the first one to like every Instagram models post, we might have a problem. Viewing and liking arent always an issue. Commenting and direct messages can be. It also says a lot about how we feel about the people in our lives when we see something that evokes a positive emotion, who do we choose to share it with?

 Erika Jordan, Love Coach, NLP

Frequent Solo Outings and Activities

A sudden increase in posts about solo outings, hobbies, or activities without any mention of the spouse might suggest a desire for independence or escapism. It could indicate a need to find happiness outside the marriage.

Engaging with Relationship-Related Content

When a husband starts interacting with content related to unhappy marriages, divorce, or relationship challenges, it could signify that he is seeking answers or relating to these issues personally.

Secretive Online Behavior

If a husband becomes overly secretive about his online activities, such as hiding friend lists, posts, or messages from his partner, it may indicate potential emotional disconnection or involvement in inappropriate conversations.

Increased Time on Social Media

Spending excessive amounts of time on social media might be an attempt to escape from real-life problems, including marital issues. This behavior could lead to further disengagement from the relatio...

<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Introduction</b></p> <p>In recent years, very few Australian professionals have expressed views on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP.) This article takes a look at three individuals, who have publicly commented about the subject. </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><b>Adam Dodd - Queensland academic</b></p> <p style="text-align: center;"></p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class= "tr-caption-container" style= "margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;"><a href= "https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz4xJ2iP2SpuUkZFgQ8qfXCMJUl5y96nnmHr5JPhX407X7bS9HVcpkmKMTA3YN4Mxbm8LAqL48xStOXyURY_GfCLJDI4hpqRZ9x1ZCaqd8EEo_AkZXAmGVrEX00QpI2mecQxXI7fN8Pd4TaUw1q-cCeZ6q0ycjiNeRq_h94kPt8qjSaYGfcj5W3XB-Qzg/s245/Dodd.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="245" src= "https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz4xJ2iP2SpuUkZFgQ8qfXCMJUl5y96nnmHr5JPhX407X7bS9HVcpkmKMTA3YN4Mxbm8LAqL48xStOXyURY_GfCLJDI4hpqRZ9x1ZCaqd8EEo_AkZXAmGVrEX00QpI2mecQxXI7fN8Pd4TaUw1q-cCeZ6q0ycjiNeRq_h94kPt8qjSaYGfcj5W3XB-Qzg/s1600/Dodd.JPG" width="183"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href= "https://communication-arts.uq.edu.au/profile/904/adam-dodd">Dr Adam Dodd - School of Communication and Arts - University of Queensland (uq.edu.au)</a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br> <b><br></b> <p>In March 2018, <a href= "https://communication-arts.uq.edu.au/profile/904/adam-dodd">Dr. Adam Dodd</a>, an academic tutor in Communication and Writing, in the School of Communication & Arts, the University of Queensland, authored a paper titled "Strategic Ignorance and the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence: Critiquing the Discursive Segregation of UFOs from Scientific Inquiry" </i>in the <a href="https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:725747">Journal "Astropolitics."</a></p> <p>The abstract of the paper read:</p> <blockquote> <p>"Since the late 1940's, a tenacious disconnect between popular interest and professional disinterest in unidentified flying objects (UFOs) has typified the controversy surrounding the subject. Numerous high-profile scientists have seen the topic of UFOs as an opportunity to denounce and rectify a popular, yet allegedly misguided conviction - that some UFOs are physical anomalies indicating the existence of extraterrestrial intelligence - and thus to advance the explanatory authority of science.</p> <p>Rather than constituting rigorous, informed, and effective assessments, however, the ways in which many prominent scientists publicly address the UFO question often exemplify both the problemati...

NSW Farmers, Australia's largest farming organisation, is demanding a prepaid decommissioning fund for solar farms, to prevent farmers being left with the bill for decommissioning and disposal.

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Editor's Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published December 3, 2017.

Is salt bad for your blood pressure? James DiNicolantonio, Pharm.D., answers this and many other questions relating to salt in his book, "The Salt Fix: Why the Experts Got It All Wrong and How Eating More Might Save Your Life." DiNicolantonio is a doctor of pharmacy, and it was during his work as a community pharmacist that his interest in this culinary staple emerged.

"[P]atients were put on this low-salt diet and were having all these symptoms like muscle fatigue, muscle spasms, cramps and heart palpitations. They said their doctors ordered them to not add salt to their food because they have high blood pressure. Yet they were suffering from all these new symptoms symptoms of salt deficiency.

What I ended up doing is kind of pushing back and telling my patients, 'You know, you really need to go to your doctor's office. Tell them these symptoms that you're having, and get your blood-sodium levels drawn because you might be deficient in salt.'

Sure enough, these people were severely dehydrated. They had low sodium levels in the blood. Within a few days of just upping their salt intake, all of these symptoms went away. Right there, I knew that this low salt advice was just not panning out in the real world."

In some cases, the patients' sodium levels were so low their doctors actually ended up reducing or eliminating their prescription for diuretics, which are commonly prescribed for high blood pressure, and instructed them to start adding salt back to their food.

This is an important lesson because, while it's actually hard to consume harmful amounts of sodium, it's easy to end up with too little. These real-world experiences prompted DiNicolantonio to write his book, in which he also provides a historical perspective about the use of salt.

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Historical Usage of Salt

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Will a Voice to parliament for Australias Indigenous peoples really come from, and represent, the nations most marginalised? Dr Monica Seini weighs in.

We, non-Indigenous Australians, need to turn the lens on ourselves in the debate on the upcoming Referendum on Constitutional recognition of an Indigenous Australian Voice. Will the Referendum prompt us to acknowledge the history of our present, and truly open our ears to an Indigenous voice, whatever that may look like?

I am by no means advising people to vote no, nor am I against a change to the Constitution. I am offering caution.

It will not be Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who decide the outcome of the referendum.

Almost 97% of people in Australia are non-Indigenous; hence, those of voting age within this majority will determine the outcome. A year ago, on 30 July 2022, our newly elected Prime Minister Albanese spoke at the Garma Festival on Yolngu Country. The PM encouraged people to vote with their heart and vote Yes.

If the Yes vote is successful, we so-called woke folk will be ecstatic. We will pat ourselves on the back for gifting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples a Voice regarding their own affairs, on their own Country. Land that has never been ceded. What then?

It will not be Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who decide how the Voice will be enacted if the Referendum is successful.

It is the Parliament that will decide how the Voice will look, and sound. According to our Prime Minister: The Parliament shall, subject to this Constitution, have power to make laws with respect to the composition, functions, powers and procedures of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Writing the Voice into the Constitution means a willingness to listen wont depend on who is in government or who is Prime Minister.

We do not, to date, know what The Voice will look or sound like. We can, however, safely assume it will indeed be subject to change depen...

Peter Dutton will be forced to address corruption allegations next week when parliament resumes because 2 whistleblowers, which includes an acting AFP Commissioner, have shined a light on corruption during Peter Duttons []

I have been creating a Mandalas for many years and began by creating colouring pages with affirmations for relaxation for women in domestic violence shelters. Many of those Mandala designs then went on to become my first book The Big Girls Little Colouring Book.

I often think of Mandalas as a kind of portal, an entry point, and by engaging the hands, focusing the mind and relaxing the breath we enter into a non-invasive, relaxed, slightly altered state that can give access to the wisdom of the inner self and ideas and thoughts that are not constrained by every day patterns of thinking.

The following are a few examples of how the Mandala, which is a Sanskrit word meaning Circle, have uses in a wide range of areas specifically related to relaxation, creativity, insight and expanding consciousness:

1. Mandalas as Archetypal Symbols:
   In mysticism and psychology, mandalas are regarded as powerful archetypal symbols that tap into the collective unconscious. They represent a microcosm of the universe and reflect patterns found in nature, creating a bridge between the individual and the cosmic....

Why are governments and media so desperate to accelerate their science fiction climate disaster end times narrative?

In this episode of the Patrick Henningsen Show on TNT Radio which aired on July 27, 2023, Patrick talks to research assistant Kristian James, about this summers ridiculous record heat waves climate scam hysteria and how governments and media are desperate to push the science fiction narrative that world is coming to an end due to man-made global warming. Also, the globalists are making a major move to try and centrally control the worlds supply of food, and the bug products are not selling, so supermarkets are throwing supplies into the bin. All this and more. Listen:

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr, despite attacks coming from all sides, can now boast the latest poll numbers by Harvard-Harris showing that he has the highest bipartisan favorability rating of all 2024 candidates from both parties.

In this episode of the Patrick Henningsen Show on TNT Radio which aired on July 26, 2023, Patrick speaks about the incredible run so far by Democratic Party presidential candidate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr, who despite the attacks from all sides, his latest poll numbers by Harvard-Harris Polling shows that he has the highest bipartisan favorability rating of all candidates from both parties. Is he a populist candidate for the Left and Libertarians? His stance on issues like Big Pharma, Lockdowns, Fauci, Ukraine, and Bitcoin, have drawn support from a broad-based coalition. Also, will an increasingly demented Biden actually make it to the election? If not, who will replace him? Rumours of Michelle Obama being thrown into the race have the chattering classes buzzing. Where will the votes go? All this and more. Listen:

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As most of my readers likely know by now, there was a historic UFO hearing that took place in the House of Representatives on July 26th, 2023. Former Navy pilots Ryan Graves and Dave Fravor, along with former NRO and NGA official David Grusch, spoke before the House Oversight Committee on their experiences with UFOs during their time inside the US government. At this point, the hearing has been covered by journalists and other analysts in detail that would be redundant to rehash again here, so my intention in this article is to provide context on a specific point that I personally find significant and may have implications beyond what may appear at the surface level. Grusch revealed that there has been significant wrongdoing by certain defense contractors in the name of UFO secrecy. In his interview with Australian journalist Ross Coulthart, he mentioned that he was aware of white-collar crime that had been committed to cover up the reality of UAP, and there were a few clues he...

Is the UFO whistleblower in US Congress making bold claims about the existence of alien craft and actual ETs actually credible? 

In this episode of the Patrick Henningsen Show on TNT Radio which aired on July 27, 2023, Patrick talks with Basil Valentine, host of the show Compass with Basil Valentine on TNT Radio, and our roving correspondent for exopolitics and off-world affairs (yes, weve just created a new position for Basil), about the incredible story thats dominated the US and world headlines this week about an alleged UFO whistleblower in US Congress making bold claims about the existence of alien craft and actual ETs in the position of the US military. Is this real, or is it a colorful distraction to take the medias eye off the ball as the Biden scandals continue to percolate? Basil gives a master class on various RT theories circulating, as well as what the politics of outer space might look like. All this and more. Listen:

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Over five hundred and twenty-five days ago, between the evening of February 13 and afternoon of February 14, 2022, four men were arrested for their participation in Freedom Convoy protests at the Alberta border town of Coutts.

They were charged with conspiracy to commit murder of police officers in support of a plot to overthrow the Government of Canada. They have been dubbed the Coutts Four.

The accused are self-employed fisherman Chris Carbert, who ran a landscaping and fencing business with nine employees. A Lethbridge, Alberta, resident, 42-year-old Carbert is a single father who has been raising his son since the boy was nine-months-old.

Another Lethbridge resident, and best friend of Chris Carbert since public school, is 49-year-old Chris Lysak. He is an electrician and father of two girls.

A third member of the Coutts Four accused of conspiracy to commit murder is 41-year-old Jerry Morin. He is a lineman who grew up near Vulcan, Alberta. The CBC states he resided in Olds, Alberta, at the time of his arrest. The fourth accused of these serious charges is Anthony Tony Olienkick. Tony, age 40, took part of the clean-up in High River, Alberta, after the 2013 floods.[1] He has a gravel truck and is self-employed, and the CBC has reported his home is in Claresholm, Alberta.

The Coutts Four have been denied bail. They have remained in custody for over 525 days with a trial date yet to be set. More pretrial motions will be heard between July 25 to 28 by the crown and defence lawyers at the Lethbridge court house. Since the Magna Carta was signed in 1215, kingdoms and democracies have allowed those charged with a crime to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. With that provision has come the right to be granted bail and to a speedy trial. When citizens are accused of a crime and left to rot in prison without having their day in court, their spirits can be broken and be persuaded to agree to plead guilty even when they are innocent.

Bail Is Granted to Those Accused of Having Committed Murder, and Lesser Charges in Canada

In Canada, when someone is charged with committing a crime, they are released on bail. This includes for those charged with murder. For example, on September 2021, 31-year-old Umar Zameer was released on bail after being charged with first-degree murder of Toronto Police Constable Jeffrey Northrup.[2] In April 2022, Marlena Isnardy was released on bail after while awaiting her trial for the charge of murdering 27-year-old Matthew Cholette in Kelowna, British Columbia.[3] A case of double murder in the city of Mission in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia, concerned the deaths of Lisa Dudley and her boyfriend Guthrie McKay. Accused of first-degree murder, Tom Holden was released on bail.[4] And in March 2023, 22-year-old Ali Mian was released on bail as he awaited trial to answer to charges of second....

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Classroom of the Elite delves into the mysterious and captivating world of Koudo Ikusei Senior High School, where perfection is the standard, and mediocrity is nonexistent. In the midst of this utopian educational institution, a group of students discovers the hidden truths and secrets that lie beneath the surface. As they navigate the complexities of social hierarchy and academic prowess, they must confront their own inner struggles and motivations.

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Within the pristine walls of Koudo Ikusei Senior High School, Kiyotaka Ayanokouji, a seemingly ordinary and reserved student, embarks on a journey that challenges not only his intellect but also his perception of the world. The novel introduces readers to the meticulously crafted society within the school, where students are separated into classes based on their academic abilities. Each class competes for superiority, and the rewards for success are limitless.

Amid this backdrop of intense competition, Kiyotaka forms unexpected connections with the enigmatic Suzune Horikita, the charismatic Kikyou Kushida, and the brilliant Ssuke Ichinose. Together, they uncover the dark underbelly of the schools system and the hidden agendas of their peers and teachers. As secrets unravel, alliances form, and betrayal looms, the students are forced to confront their own limitations and strive for personal growth.

The novel brilliantly explores themes of identity, ambition, and the search for purpose. Kiyotakas transformation from a seemingly unremarkable student to a strategic mastermind becomes a captivating focal point of the narrative. As the layers of the characters personalities are peeled back, readers are drawn into their inner turmoil and motivations, creating a compelling and immersive reading experience.

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To embark on the journey into the enigmatic world of Classroom of the Elite, readers have the option of choosing between print and digital formats. Physical copies of the novel can be easily purchased from online retailers such as Amazon and BookWalker, providing a tangible and immersive reading experience.

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• During a transcribed interview, Laura Dehmlow, the Section Chief of the FBIs Foreign Influence Task Force, revealed that FBI personnel who warned social media companies about a potential Russian hack and leak operation in the 2020 election knew that Hunter Bidens laptop was not Russian disinformation.
• The FBI made an institutional decision to refuse to answer direct questions from social media companies about the laptops authenticity, leading the companies to conclude that the New York Post story on the laptop was Russian disinformation.
• The FBIs failure to alert social media companies about the authenticity of the laptop prevented millions of Americans from having a clear understanding of a significant issue in the 2020 presidential election, as it resulted in the suppression of the story by Twitter and deamplification by Facebook.  Read More

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Geoff Bullock speaks out for the first time about Hillsong and Brian Houston

Donald Elley of Bellingen July 29, 2023

Did Pastor Brian Houston and Geoff Bullock found Hillsong?

The answer is No.

Who founded Hillsong?

Brians father Frank.

When was Hillsong founded?

In 1977.

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A few years too late, but about time.

Finally the ABC will be shamed. Hopefully, the politicians will be shamed and booted out of their offices. How many millions of people did these gain-of-function maniacs murder?

The breathtaking front page this morning:
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As the ancient Greeks reminded us, bone cold definitions as starting points are essential in any discussion.  One current discussion, insignificant to posterity but amusing for advertisers and the presently bored, is the ludicrous reactions to a plastic doll rendered into celluloid form.  And as a doll, it can be no other.  Mattels Barbie has become, courtesy of Greta Gerwig, a talking point so silly it deserves to be treated trivially.  But money, advertising, and Mattel, wont allow that.

Commentators, whatever their ilk, cannot help themselves.  Jourdain Searles, evidently struggling to earn a crust or two, asks two banal questions.  This first: In a cinematic landscape drowning in IP, would a live-action film about the Barbie doll, Mattels flagship toy, be held up as proof of the continued commodification of cinema as an artform?  The second is not much of an improvement: And in a more progressive cultural landscape, could a woman-directed film about Barbie dolls be feminist?  Not necessarily.

The New York Times does not disappoint in its silliness. Can a doll with an ingratiating smile, impossible curves and boobs ready for liftoff be a feminist icon?  No, it cannot, but stating something so embarrassingly asinine is very much in character with this field.

From the conservative, domestic, home stove huggers, this is distinctly not on.  Ben Shapiro of the Daily Wire lamented the unironic use of the word patriarchy more than 10 times.  Toby Young in The Spectator moaned that, The film is a gender studies seminar disguised as a summer blockbuster,.  Kyle Smith, formerly a National Review critic, echoed the grievance in the Wall Street Journal.  As bubbly as the film appears, its script is like a grumpier-than-average womens studies seminar.

Young goes a bit deeper in opining that Barbie is an act of self-flagellation a way of doing penance for a sin of being associated with a brand that was insufficiently woke in the past.  Dont be too white; dont be too thin.  This paean to female empowerment is a plea for forgiveness from the titans who run Mattel, but I suspect it will be another case of Go woke, go broke.

On Sky News Australia, one researcher even thought it worthwhile her time, and ever...

July 29, 2023

The first game of the Bledisloe Cup is on tonight at 7pm AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time). The Bledisloe Cup is an annual rugby union test competition between Australia and New Zealand. It normally involves three matches. This year, because of the rugby world cup starting in September, there are two matches. New Zealand currently holds the cup. Australia would have to win the two games to win the trophy back. The second match is next Saturday in Dunedin in New Zealands deep south. To win these two games would be very difficult, if not impossible for the out-of-form Wallabies.

The All Blacks are running red-hot in the lead-up to the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France.

Im going there in October. I have tickets to the All Blacks two possible quarter finals, the semis and finals. Six games in total over consecutive weekends. All at Stade de France in Paris.

Caicedo is seen clutching her chest during a training run

Andrew Prentice and James Cooney Daily Mail July 28, 2023

Breakout World Cup star Linda Caicedo may not feature again in the tournament after the Colombian collapsed at training in distressing scenes that were caught on video.

The young gun, 18, was rushed to hospital and was unconscious for at least 90 seconds as medics and terrified team-mates rushed to her aid at the teams base in Sydney.

The rising star was later released from hospital but is unlikely to feature in her countrys match against Germany on Sunday.

Footage shows the star jogging with teammates before she suddenly stops, clutches her chest and falls to the ground.

Concerned players gather around her before a woman who appears to be a member of the training staff sprints to the scene, closely followed by other team staffers, one of whom was carrying a kit bag.

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Linda Caicedo, ya recuperada, entrena con normalidad junto a sus compaeras.

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Disposing of a mattress can be a real pain. They are heavy, bulky and cumbersome. They dont fit in bins or skips and some waste removal companies wont take mattresses.

However, there are a number of convenient (and even eco-friendly) ways to dispose of old, unwanted mattresses. In this guide, well explore different methods for responsibly disposing of a mattress, taking into its type, recycling options, donation opportunities, council hard rubbish pick up, and tips for cleaning if you plan to sell or donate it.

Different Types of Mattresses and Their Impact on Disposal

Before diving into disposal methods, its essential to understand the types of mattresses and their materials. The three most common mattress types are innerspring, memory foam, and latex.

Innerspring Mattresses: These traditional mattresses have steel coils inside, making them heavier and harder to recycle. Disassembling them can be a challenge, and not all recycling centres accept them.

Memory Foam Mattresses: Memory foam mattresses are known for their comfort and support. They are typically more recyclable than innerspring mattresses, as they contain fewer components that need separation.

Latex Mattresses: Latex mattresses are made from natural or synthetic latex, which is more eco-friendly than other materials. They are generally biodegradable and can be an excellent choice for those concerned about sustainability.

Considering the materials in your mattress can help you choose the most environmentally friendly disposal method.

Council Hard Rubbish Pick Up

Council hard rubbish pick up is a convenient way to dispose of large household items, including mattresses. Check with your local council for scheduled hard rubbish collection days and guidelines for mattress disposal. However, keep in mind that not all councils offer this service, and some may charge fees for the collection.

Waste Collection Companies

For a small fee, many waste collection companies will collect old mattresses. As with hard rubbish pick-up, its as easy as scheduling a collection time and leaving the mattress in the designated pick-up area, and the waste collection company will do the rest.

Mattress Recycling Companies

Recycling your old mattress is one of the best ways to ensure it doesnt end up in a landfill. Fortunately, there are mattress recycling companies that specialise in breaking down mattresses into their individual components for reuse.

Before contacting a recycling company, ensure that they accept the type of mattress you have. Some facilities may focus on specific materials and may not be equ...

My book, The Palestine Laboratory, has received so much attention since its release in May around the world. Im hugely grateful for the interest.

Back in February, the UK Independent journalist and columnist Borzou Daragahi wrote about the book, before it was out, and explained how the occupation of Palestine impacted the entire world.

Read the whole column: Inaction over the treatment of Palestine impacts the entire world _ The Independent

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April 11 (Reuters) - An Israeli firm's hacking tools have been used against journalists, opposition figures and advocacy organizations across at least 10 countries - including people in North America and Europe - according to new research published Tuesday by Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) and the internet watchdog Citizen Lab.

Citizen Lab said in its report that it had been able to identify a handful of civil society victims whose iPhones had been hacked using surveillance software developed by the Israeli company, QuaDream Ltd - a lower-profile competitor to the Israeli spyware company NSO Group, which has been blacklisted by the U.S. government over allegations of abuse.

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Editor's Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published September 30, 2018.

In this interview, investigative journalist and fishing industry insider Paul Molyneaux discusses aquaculture and the dangers of farmed fish, which are also the topics of his book "Swimming in Circles: Aquaculture and the End of Wild Oceans."

From my perspective, the two most dangerous foods served in most restaurants are factory farmed chicken, which is responsible for a majority of foodborne illnesses, and farmed fish, especially farmed salmon, which is among the most toxic foods on the planet.

Salmon Farming in Cobscook Bay

At the age of 17, Molyneaux left home and got a job in commercial fishing, which led to work in aquaculture in the late '70s.

"I always had an interest in aquaculture, although I primarily was a commercial fisherman. In the late '80s, I ran a fish processing plant for the Passamaquoddy tribe in Eastport, Maine, on Cobscook Bay. There was a sudden push to do salmon farming in the bay.

The way the promoters at the time, a company called Ocean Products sold it to us was [by] saying, 'You can become farmers of the sea. You can start giving back to the ocean.' We bought it hook, line and sinker Last summer, there were about six of us standing on the dock in Eastport, saying, 'Geez, we thought this was going to be great.'"

As fisheries had dwindled, they believed aquafarming would be the answer to keeping the fishing industry alive. Alas, the industry was rapidly consolidated into the hands of just a few players. "Now, it's in the hands of one," Molyneaux says.

What's worse, it didn't take long before the environmental downsides of aquaculture became readily apparent as well. In the late 1990s, infectious salmon anemia virus spread like wildfire among the salmon pens in Cobscook Bay, wiping out the fishery as 2 million fish had to be discarded overnight.

"That set the industry back. Now, it's owned by one company Cooke Aquaculture and pretty much everything is automated. They have a tremendous sea lice problem.

They're pouring tons of SLICE into those pens, and they're coming up with new systems now because they're finding the sea lice medication is now in the mollusks, like the scallops that are also harvested from the bay. Cooke has been fined twice in the last five years for using an illegal chemical, cypermethrin, to fight sea lice."

Industrialized Food Supply Encouraged Switch to Aquaculture

By Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH | Courageous Discourse  | July 26, 2023

As an internal medicine physician and cardiologist I am in tune to diseases seen and presented at morning report at big academic medical centers. I can tell you over the decades each year there are a few cases of malaria. Travel history and contact tracing are never precise enough to declare where it came from. Malaria gives us a chance to talk about the characteristic life cycle of organism (plasmodium species), the mosquito vector, use of diagnostic testing including the blood smear etc.

So I was suspicious a few days ago when I heard about malaria in the U.S. as making a comeback and some patients asking me about bug spray. Now I see why there could be a manufactured interest in the age-old illness that is well treated with medicationsa mRNA vaccine.

Alexa Cook at NewsHub is reporting: A team of researchers from Victoria University of Wellingtons Ferrier Research Institute, the Malaghan Institute and the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity in Australia have developed an mRNA-based vaccine that can effectively target and stimulate protective immune cell responses against the malaria-causing parasite.

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(30) LastAmericanVagabond on Twitter: "It was not hard to predict the clumsy way the #Oppenheimer movie would be used to attempt to rewrite history, to make the US gov look like the hero who reluctantly used the A-bomb as a last resort which ended the war. False. The truth is not that easily buried. Nelson Mandela: https://t.co/VdBACjBRWg" / X
(30) 's Personal Assistant (honest) on Twitter: "@Sabra_Security @TheSylvreWolfe @QudsNen Have you seen a map of Israel/Palestine in 1950 vs now? https://t.co/LtKqAtqS5k" / X
(30) Whitney Webb on Twitter: "Charges are getting dropped for money laundering ponzi bro SBF. If you still think the DOJ isn't a two tier enforcement arm of the national security mafia that actually runs the US, you believe in a fairy tale and it's time to grow up." / X
(17) Glenn Greenwald on Twitter: "Congrats to Sam Bankman-Fried -- the Dem Party's second-largest donor (behind George Soros) -- on having his campaign finance fraud charges dropped by the Biden DOJ. Their hilarious claim is that they just couldn't proceed because the big, powerful Bahamas wouldn't let them." / X
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PMID:  J Autoimmun. 2023 May 11:103058. Epub 2023 May 11. PMID: 37179170 Abstract Title:  Fecal microbiota transplantation in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus: What we learnt from the explorative clinical trial. Abstract:  Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease with the characterized presence of autoantibodies and resulting in multiple organ damage, which is incurable and can be lethal. The current treatments are limited and less progress has been made in drug discovery for the last few decades. Researches imply that gut dysbiosis exists in both patients and murine models with SLE, taking part in the pathogenesis of SLE through multiple mechanisms such as microbiota translocation and molecular mimicry. Intestinal interventions on the gut microbiome by fecal transplantations to reconstitute the gut-immunity homeostasis serve as a novel therapeutic option for SLE patients. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), which is usually used in intestinal diseases, has been firstly demonstrated to be safe and efficient in recovering gut microbiota structure of SLE patients and reducing lupus activity in our recent clinical trial, which is the first trial testing FMT therapy in SLE treatment. In this paper, we reviewed the results of the single-arm clinical trial and made recommendations on FMT practice in SLE treatment including therapeutic indications, screening items and dosage regimen, trying to provide references for future study and clinical practice. We also came up with the unanswered questions that need to be solved by the ongoing randomized controlled trial as well as the future expectations for the intestinal intervention strategies of SLE patients.

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Twitter owner Elon Musk has abruptly renamed the company as simply X. He had earlier named his first company X.com. Jill Lepore writes that Musk has long had a fascination with this particular letter, that can be traced back to his father and grandfather who were leaders of a so-called Technocracy movement and called themselves Technocrats and believed that only engineers and scientists could save the world from a looming catastrophe.

Technocrats objected to politicians and economists, democracy, and socialism. They wanted an end to all banks. In the future that Technocrats including Musks grandfather were planning for,There will be no place for Politics or Politicians, Finance or Financiers, Rackets or Racketeers. There would also be no place for personal names. One technocrat, for instance, renamed himself 1x1809x56. Musk named one of his sons X A-12X, for short.

Why name a baby X A-12, something that is going to result in the child being tormented by their peers and likely require years of therapy as an adult? This whole business of parents trying to give their children weird names to make some ideological point seems to be sheer vanity, seeing the child as a vehicle for their own obsessions and ignoring their needs. I am really glad that my parents gave me an utterly common name. As least it is common in Sri Lanka though, because it is simple enough, it is only a little exotic now that I am in the US.

But Musk has big plans for the company that he now has renamed X, seeing it as the precursor to an everything app, whatever the hell that is.

X, Musk promises, will be the everything app. X is the Technocrats dream deferred, a way to engineer society, the economy, and politics. Extreme capitalismMuskismas the answer to existential risk. With any luck, it will be a disaster.

I hope so too.

Energy of the future? Even a $28.3 million grant from the West Australian Government company was not enough to push the project over the line.

The post Aussie Green Hydrogen Project Scrapped, Not Viable first appeared on Watts Up With That?.

MEMO | July 26, 2023

Eight major pro-Israel Jewish organisations from seven different countries have united to create a new task force to defend Israel under the guides of combatting anti-Semitism. The groups in the Task Force Against Anti-Semitism have all embraced the controversial International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of anti-Semitism and placed defending Israel from criticism at the centre of their work.

Calling themselves J7, the anti-Palestinian taskforce comprises prominent Jewish organisations from the US, the UK, France, Germany, Canada, Argentina and Australia: the Anti-Defamation League (ADL); the Conference of Presidents of American Jewish Organisations; the Board of Deputies of British Jews; Conseil Reprsentatif des Institutions Juives de France (CRIF); the Central Council of Jews in Germany; the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA); Delegacin de Asociaciones Israelitas Argentinas (DAIA); and the Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ).

Anti-Semitism is rising around the world, especially in countries where there are large Jewish populations. We needed to meet these challenges through coordinated action, ADL head Jonathan Greenblatt told Haaretz. This new coalition of major organisations representing seven large Jewish Diaspora communities in liberal democracies will provide a formal framework for coordination, consultation and formulating global responses to anti-Semitic threats against the Jewish people.

Greenblatt is one of the key proponents of the idea that anti-Zionism and legitimate criticism of the state of Israel equate to anti-Semitism. He is spearheading the initiative. The idea for the J7 came out of conversations I had with partners in France over our shared challenges and concerns. When we reached out to these seven communities, there was instant enthusiasm about the importance of the seven of us consulting, and what we might achieve working together.

The collaboration comes as Israel faces sharp criticism for its political shift to the far-right. Internally the occupation state is facing the prospect of a civil war, according to former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert; internationally, a consensus is emerging about Israels practice of apartheid. With the highly...

Kit Knightly Last week it was reported that the Australian state of Victoria may be considering permanent facemask mandates to achieve zero-Covid. Now, we dont need to get into the personal liberty implications of such a law, or  the near-infinite supply of evidence that masks dont work to prevent the transmission of respiratory disease. They

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Nearly 100 pilot whales became stranded on Cheynes Beach in Western Australia on Tuesday. Most of the pod, 52 whales, died overnight, and the rest have been euthanized, according to officials, as rescue efforts over two days have failed.

The pilot whales were first seen swimming in the area on Tuesday morning, but they covered much of Cheynes Beach by late afternoon, The Associated Press reported. Volunteers worked to rescue the surviving beached whales on Tuesday and Wednesday. 

What were seeing is utterly heartbreaking and distressing, Reece Whitby, environment minister for Western Australia, said. Its just a terrible, terrible tragedy to see these dead pilot whales on the beach.

Hundreds of volunteers along with Perth Zoo veterinarians and experts in marine fauna worked to move the whales back into the water and were able to do so, but only temporarily, NPR reported. The whales became stranded again on the beach, and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions announced plans to euthanize the remaining whales.

DBCA officers and veterinarians have completed assessing the whales that re-stranded on Cheynes Beach this afternoon. Sadly, the decision had to be made to euthanise the remaining whales to avoid prolonging their suffering, the department announced on Facebook. It was a difficult decision for all involved however the welfare of the whales had to take precedence. We thank everyone who assisted with the attempt to save the whales over the last two days.

According to the Whale and Dolphin Conservation, long-finned pilot whales are extremely social animals and are actually part of the dolphin family. Individuals bond closely to others in their pod and will stay together, even if it is dangerous to do so, the organization explained. In the case of the beached pilot whales on Cheynes Beach, wildlife experts predict the pod could have been experiencing stress or illnes...

By Ted Snider | The Libertarian Institute | July 27, 2023

Like the war that necessitated it, Russias decision not to renew the United Nations and Turkish-brokered grain deal is bad for the world but not wholly unprovoked.

The deal allowed Ukraine safe passage for its grain laden ships through the mined and blockaded Black Sea ports so it could continue to export its agriculture to the world.

On July 17, Russia announced its decision not to renew the deal.

It has repeatedly been reported that Russias decision is retaliation for Ukraines recent sabotage of the Kerch Strait bridge that links Crimea to the Russian mainland. But President Vladimir Putin had announced the distinct possibility of suspending the agreement prior to the attack on the bridge.

During a July 13 question period, in a response to a journalist, Putin said, prior to the attack on the bridge, We can suspend our participation in this deal.

Putin gave two reasons for suspending the deal after having extended this so-called deal many times. The first is that, though it was Russia that suspended the deal, it was the West that broke it. As for the conditions under which we agreed to ensure the safe export of Ukrainian grain, yes, there were clauses in this agreement with the United Nations, according to which Russian interests had to be taken into account as well, Putin said. Not a single clause related to what is in the interests of the Russian Federation has been fulfilled.

Announcing the decision not to renew the deal four days later, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov repeated that charge; Unfortunately, the part of the Black Sea agreement that concerns Russia has not yet been fulfilled. As a result, it has been terminated. However, he added that As soon as the Russian part [of the deal] is fulfilled, the Russian side will immediately return to the implementation of this deal. Putin made a similar pledge in his answer to the journalist. One option, he said, is not first the extension and then the honouring of promises, but first the honouring of promises and then our participation. What do I mean? We can suspend our participation in this deal, and if everybody once again says that all the promises made to us will be fulfilled, let them fulfil themand we will immediately join this deal. Again.

George Beebe of the Quincy Institute has...

Putin and Russia are realising that Africa can be equal partners going forward in a multipolar world.

In this episode of the Patrick Henningsen Show on TNT Radio which aired on July 26, 2023,  Patrick talks with independent French researcher and journalist Freddie Ponton, discusses the recent Russia-Africa Summit in St. Petersburg and why this marks a historic shift in the balance of power and influence globally. It seems that, unlike the West, Putin and Russia recognise that 21st-century Africa can be equal partners going forward in a multipolar world. BRICS is also the pet of this new paradigm as African leaders look to escape the Wests IMF debt trap which has stunted their development for the last 50 years. All this and more. Listen:

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